Antwone Fisher (2002)
Average Rating: 6.9/10
Reviews Counted: 147
Fresh: 116 | Rotten: 31
Washington's directing debut is a solidly crafted, emotionally touching work.
Average Rating: 7.1/10
Critic Reviews: 35
Fresh: 30 | Rotten: 5
Washington's directing debut is a solidly crafted, emotionally touching work.
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The directorial debut of Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington, Antwone Fisher is an autobiographical drama written by the real-life Antwone Fisher. Played by newcomer Derek Luke, Antwone is a volatile young sailor in the Navy, getting into trouble for his constant fighting. When he gets appointed to see naval psychiatrist Dr. Jerome Davenport (Denzel Washington), he begins to reveal the emotional problems behind his rage. Through an introduction to anger management, Antwone is able to
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Cast
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Derek Luke
Antwone Fisher -
Joy Bryant
Cheryl Smolley -
Denzel Washington
Dr. Jerome Davenport -
Salli Richardson
Berta -
Earl Billings
James -
Kevin Connolly
Slim -
Viola Davis
Eva -
Rainoldo Gooding
Grayson -
Novella Nelson
Mrs. Tate -
Yolonda Ross
Elaine Pack -
Kente Scott
Kansas City -
Stephen Snedden
Berkley -
Bob Banks
Horace -
Lynne Charles
Spinoza's Wife -
O.L. Duke
Uncle Duke -
Ellis Williams
Reverend Tate -
Michelle Davison
Johnny Mae -
Charlie Robinson
Howard -
Jascha Washington
Jesse Age 8 -
Sung Kang
Receptionist -
Leonard Earl Howze
Pork Chop -
Andreas Patton
Kenny -
De'Angelo Wilson
Jesse Age 19 -
Linda Cevallos
Sexy Woman -
Eddie Baccus
Blind Piano Player -
Brandon Biggins
Eddie -
Jason Dixon
Jason -
Fran Dorsey
Owner -
Na'tasha Marie Evans
Young Girl #2 -
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David Fowler
Chief Master-At-Arms -
Angela Gillespie-Winborn
Woman In White -
Lissy Gulick
Mona -
Cory Hodges
Antwone Fisher Age 14 -
Teresa Hoefke
Case Worker -
Doug Jewell
Spinoza -
Kim Marie Johnson
Disc Jockey -
Vernee Watson Johnson
Annette -
Malcolm David Kelley
Antwone Fisher Age 7 -
Sean'e La'Dae
Edward -
Brandon Lewis
Ray -
Jada S. Louie
Jeannette -
Mary Bradley Marable
Older Lady -
Rebecca Morris
Anna -
Leo Nepomuceno
SP #1 -
Rita Pearson
Cashier -
John Pittman Jr.
Another Clerk -
Timothy Reddick
Dwight Age 8 -
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Janaya Reynolds
Young Girl #1 -
Ruth Stehle
Snide Clerk -
Cordell Stokes
Keith Age 5
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All Critics (163) | Top Critics (37) | Fresh (118) | Rotten (31) | DVD (26)
A fine film that proves the past is never too bleak -- or the future too hopeless -- to discover a productive new life, and a home and family to share it.
Top CriticA riveting story well told.
Denzel Washington gives a sensitive yet powerful performance as a Navy psychiatrist, and newcomer Derek Luke is a pleasant surprise as the title character.
For sure, Antwone Fisher is corny. But it's corny in a way that a Hollywood movie about a boy who just wants to go home ought to be corny.
There's a simplicity and heart to Antwone Fisher ... that's extremely appealing.
The level of acting elevates the material above pat inspirational status and gives it a sturdiness and solidity that we've long associated with Washington the actor.
Devastating story of abuse based on real life.
Rings false, belittling instead of honoring its sensitive subject with its twinkly score, kid-glove nobility and cloying payoffs. [Blu-ray]
It is to Washington's credit that he keeps it just real enough to move our hearts and our heads.
Sails the same route as dozens of Hollywood psychiatry dramas...Its power lies in the rich themes and performances.
The most remarkable thing about Antwone Fisher is the real-life story on which it is based.
Yes, Antwone Fisher is a good movie, in the way that lima beans are good food. You may leave the theater feeling fortified, but you'll have a bad taste in your mouth.
Audience Reviews for Antwone Fisher
Super Reviewer
An emotional account of how someone's present circumstances are a result of their past, facing your fears and forgiving to enable you to move on.
VERDICT: A great film which I definitely recommend.
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